Twin Tube 2

Here’s the first post I did on this vessel more than 5 years ago.

When I saw Twin Tube–a workhorse older than me– northbound yesterday, I’d no idea we’d meet up again later.   What caught my attention right then was

the lowering boom, something I’d not noticed before.

Here she is, as Electra rages, westbound in the KVK, boom lowered and supplies-laden.

And then it was explained to me . . . rather, demonstrated . . . , lower boom to get into work position.

Note the operator of the ship’s crane upper left.   A week ago this crew basked in sun on tropical seas.

Now they need groceries, spare parts, stores . . . .

As a resident of and a familiar with New York’s City’s SIX boros, I feel strongly that this–and not the luxury baubles and almost ancient poets–make us a city of ships.

All fotos by Will Van Dorp.